One of the most accomplished ice hockey players to hail from the state of Minnesota, Jenny Potter???s career is synonymous with excellence, a superlative legacy without dispute. Gracious and appreciative, Potter masterfully assembled a Hall of Fame worthy career filled with historic firsts. … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2016
Cris Cyborg: The Facts and the Scenarios after USADA
After USADA and the UFC announced last week Cris ???Cyborg??? Justino failed an out-of-competition test, the internet went crazy. A lot of speculation came about without a full set of the facts being laid out, which is sorry to say, becoming more prevalent in all media. Let us breakdown the actual … [Read more...]
USA Today top 25 coaches poll
A few changes in this week's USA Today top 25 coaches poll: 1. Connecticut 2. Notre Dame 3. Maryland 4. Baylor 5. Mississippi State 6. South Carolina 7. Florida State 8. Louisville 9. Washington 10. UCLA 11. Miami 12. West Virginia 13. Ohio State 14. Stanford 15. Oregon State 16. … [Read more...]
Defending Clarkson Cup champions send seven to CWHL All-Star Game
With seven members, including a pair of rookie sensations, from the defending Clarkson Cup champion Calgary Inferno earning nods to the third annual Canadian Women???s Hockey League (CWHL) All-Star Game, their presence is poised to provide a plethora of remarkable performances. Hosted at Toronto???s … [Read more...]
GRO Rider Profile – Josinah Makotoko
+ACY-nbsp+ADs What is your name/how old are you? Josinah Makotoko, 27. Where are you from? I grew up in Arnprior, Ontario, but have been in Windsor, Ontario for quite some time now. How long have you been skating/Why do you skate? It+ACYAIw-8217+ADs-s been roughly 12 years on a board give or take some injuries. … [Read more...]
UFC Announces Featherweight Division – Holm vs. de Randamie to Vie for First Title
UFC President went through with his promise on creating a featherweight division, but the first champ won???t be Cyborg Justino. Fox Sports reported Tuesday former bantamweight champion Holly Holm will face Germaine de Randamie for the initial UFC 145 title at UFC 208 ??February 11th in Brooklyn, … [Read more...]
Shootout heroics supplies Boston Blades backstop Lauren Dahm with first career win
As the Boston Blades continue to rebuild with the hopes of retaining Clarkson Cup glories from seasons past, one of the key figures in helping turn the tide stands between the pipes. Despite being in her first season of professional ice hockey, goaltender Lauren Dahm brings a wealth of experience … [Read more...]
Monumental milestone for highly celebrated hockey icon Caroline Ouellette
With a weekend that included a landmark game adding to the historic backdrop, Caroline Ouellette reached a new summit with her club team, Les Canadiennes de Montreal. In a superlative career that has included four Winter Games gold medals, the golden goal at the 2012 IIHF Women???s Ice Hockey World … [Read more...]
The Audacity of Skylar Diggins
World-class athletes don???t really owe the world anything. Like you and I, they???re free to live their lives as they please. But some world-class athletes choose to go the extra mile. These audacious athletes choose to chase greatness in every part of their lives. They give of their precious time … [Read more...]
Teen muaythai champ Laura Linehan talks motivation and fighting
Laura Linehan muaythai fighter Laura Linehan is just thirteen but she???s already helping out with teaching the junior class at her muaythai gym in Cork. She???s one of the new breed of Irish muaythai girls, competing at amateur events held in places like Waterford, Dublin and Cork. And while she … [Read more...]